We’ve all been in circumstances where minuscule things were blown way out of proportion. According to many people in cities all around the world, wasting time on trivial things is a laughing matter, and basically has little to no place in the fast-paced and modern …
Answers: 1. A; B 2. A 3. B
There’s a nuance between “能 (néng)”, and “会 (huì)” in Chinese. “能 (néng)” means “can”, which signifies temporary capability, while “会 (huì)” means “be able to”, which signifies past or future possibility. Using this information, we …
Quick question?
What’s the one thing that’s very controversial around the office?
“Office jargon”!
Employees are constantly steering the nuances of working in environments with people from so many different walks of life.
This issue can actually get much more controversial, especially if you introduce …
1. C 2. A
In order to understand the correct answers to fill in the blanks, let’s take a look at the picture above, which shows a cat 猫 (māo) and dog 狗 (gǒu). We can then use context clues from the given …
Have you ever tried to say something in Chinese only to use the wrong tones and say something completely inappropriate or random? Don’t worry! It happens to every Chinese learner in the beginning. This is because Chinese has a limited number of syllables, only about …
The wellness movement is alive and thriving as people across the world are beginning to focus more on health more than ever before. One aspect of well-being is traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine (or TCM for short) has developed over thousands of years. It …
We love getting questions from our students! And recently, one of our students asked how to learn and remember Chinese characters quickly. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Chinese characters are very profound and interesting, and they are especially helpful while learning Chinese; what’s more, …
Answers: 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C
睛 (Jīng) n. eyeball; (often paired with “眼 (yǎn)”, hence “眼睛 (yǎnjīng)
清 (Qīng) adj. unmixed; clear; quiet; distinct
情 (Qíng) n. feeling; affection; favor; (often paired with “事 (shì)”, hence “事情 (shìqing )
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We live in a time where buying something without a recommendation is uncommon.
Consumerism has fueled large corporations to supply the increasing demand for their products, with various ranges.
Many times it can be hard to determine whether or not the product or service will …
Answer: 1. B
Lì Li: Jīntiān yǒu diǎnr lěng a. 丽丽：今天有点儿冷啊。 Lily: It’s a little cold today.
Xiǎo Xīn: Shì a, nǐ hái chuān de zhè me shǎo, (fēi) gǎnmào (bùkě). 小新：是啊，你还穿得这么少，非感冒不可。 Xiao Xin: Yeah, you’re wearing so little that you’re certain to …
Introducing yourself in a business setting takes practice and finesse. As the economy develops, more and more Chinese companies hire foreign employees. Besides your aptitude for the job, language ability is also vital in a job interview in the current market. Interview in Chinese is …
Making a correlation between two things you want to say in Chinese often results in nothing but confusion. While the term “more” is often used in English to describe an increase, looking a bit further into this world, which can bring a deeper understanding of …
Answers: 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B
担心 (Dānxīn) worry; feel anxious
欢喜 (Huānxǐ) joy
痛心 (Tòngxīn) pained; distressed; grieved
可怕 (Kěpà) awful; terrible; horrible
Zuówǎn, Bālíshèngmǔyuàn fāshēng dàhuǒ, zhēn ràng rén tòngxīn. 1. 昨晚，巴黎圣母院发生大火，真让人痛心。 Last night, there was a big fire …
During the process of Mandarin Learning, it’s quite common to run into confusing problems that create humorous situations. In that case, we will introduce some learning points through the jokes. Although they are fun to read about, they also serve as good cautionary stories to …
Here we are going to introduce 3 TV shows that are recommended for Chinese language learners. Not only does it train your ear for listening skills but you also get to be exposed to Chinese culture as well. This is a great way to create …
Chinese slang words are often unheard of when studying the language at a traditional school. Slang words related to animals find regular use in a variety of contexts. You can describe people, and things using funny and mildly, snarky phrases that are quite common.
Each …
On March, Chinese chairman, Xi Jinping, met with French President, Macron in Nice. During the state visit, chairman Xi received a warm reception as well as a precious gift from the French President. There is an old Chinese motto, “有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎? (yǒu péng zì yuǎnfāng lái, …
In the first part of this two-part article, we learned about the stories of “孟姜女哭长城 (Mèng Jiāng Nǚ Kū ChángChéng) Lady Meng Jiang’s Bitter Weeping” and “梁山伯与祝英台 (Liáng Shānbó Yǔ Zhù Yīngtái) The Butterfly Lovers.” While in today’s second half, we will go over the …
Answer: 1. C
Xiǎo Xīn: Míng ming, yìqǐ qù chī lán zhōu lāmiàn ba. 小新：明明， 一起去吃兰州拉面吧。 Xiao Xin: Ming, let’s go to eat Lanzhou noodles.
Míng ming: Bǐ qǐ lán zhōu lāmiàn, wǒ gèng xiǎng chī shā xiàn xiǎochī. 明明：比起兰州拉面，我更想吃沙县小吃。 Ming Ming: I would …
Here is the second part of the popular “Top 3 Chinese Street Foods You Have to Try” series that you all have been patiently waiting for. If you want to know more about Chinese street foods favorites, you are sure to find it below.
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